by shurmatzcounselingwny | Mar 6, 2026 | Anxiety/OCD, Cheektowaga, Depression, Emerging Adults, Grief, LGBT, Men, Neurodiversity, Team, Trauma
“The most important step one can take. It’s not the first one, is it? It’s the next one. Always the next step.” – Brandon Sanderson Therapy is challenging and vulnerable work. In my office comfort and safety are high priorities to create a space...
by shurmatzcounselingwny | Nov 3, 2025 | Depression, Emerging Adults, Men, Team, Telehealth
About I’m Bryan Blumlein and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with nearly a decade of experience helping teens and young adults navigate anxiety, depression, identity struggles, ADHD, Autism, and academic pressure. I specialize in telehealth therapy for...
by shurmatzcounselingwny | Jun 26, 2025 | Amherst, Anxiety/OCD, Couples, Depression, Grief, Men, Team
“Nothing is to be feared – it is only to be understood.” – Marie Currie About Life takes us on many unexpected twists and turns. No matter how hard working, tough or intelligent we are. None of us can get it right all of the time. Things start building up...
by shurmatzcounselingwny | Jun 26, 2025 | Amherst, Anxiety/OCD, Depression, Men, Team, Trauma
About Therapy with me is compassionate, collaborative, and experiential. Opening up can feel intimidating, that’s why I focus on building trust at a pace that feels right for you. My goal is to be an empathetic witness and a supportive guide as we work toward...
by shurmatzcounselingwny | Jun 3, 2025 | Amherst, Anxiety/OCD, Helping Helpers, Men, Team, Trauma
“What you are to be, you are now becoming.” – Carl Rogers About Welcome! I invite you to take a moment, and check in about what brought you here. Are there difficulties within your mind, pain from your past, or current stressors that are negatively...
by shurmatzcounselingwny | Jun 3, 2025 | Amherst, Grief, Helping Helpers, LGBT, Men, Team, Trauma
“Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful parts of ourselves.” – David Richo About We are amazing at adapting and changing our environments. Even when we are in places that are unstable, unsafe, or inconsistent, we figure...
